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Netflix newness to binge on this Christmas

Yo Netflix, what’s good?

After the marathon of work parties, reunion lunches and catch-up drinks, when December 25th rolls around, most of us are ready to spend a good week horizontal on the sofa. While the festive TV schedule is certainly packed, there’s a point where you tire of festive films, end of the year quizzes and period dramas.

Thank goodness for Netflix. The streaming service offers a smorgasbord of shows and films for your viewing pleasure. The only problem? The overwhelming selection. Luckily we’ve done the hard work for you, and narrowed down the new films and TV shows to have on your radar this December.

Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing film for all the family, or a TV show to binge on when escaping to your childhood bedroom, we’ve got it covered.

Scroll for our top 10 picks of Netflix’s newest additions:

1/10

The Holiday (2006)

No Christmas is complete without a viewing of this modern classic in which Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet swap homes for the holiday period, experiencing the festivities in snowy England and sunny California.

This new Netflix Original live-action film based on All the Mowgli Stories by Rudyard Kipling stars voice talent such as Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett and Christian Bale.

4/10

Dumplin’ (2018)

Coined as the feel-good movie every plus-girl deserves (Hello Giggles), Dumplin’ follows the story of the plus-size, teenage daughter of a former beauty queen (Jennifer Aniston) signs up for her mum’s pageant as a protest that escalates when other contestants follow in her footsteps, revolutionising the pageant and their small Texas town.

5/10

The Innocent Man (2018)

For fans of Making A Murderer looking for a break from Christmas cheer, Netflix’s latest true crime series, The Innocent Man is a must-watch. Telling the story of two murder cases that took place the small town of Ada, Oklahoma in the 1980s, it will have you hooked.

6/10

Legally Blonde (2001)

The early noughties classic that propelled Reese Witherspoon to mega-stardom is a flick that somehow never gets old.

7/10

Fences (2016)

The 2016 film produced, directed and starring Denzel Washington was an award season hit. Set in 1950’s Pittsburg, the adaption of the Pulitzer winning play is beautifully executed and emotive watch.

8/10

La La Land (2016)

Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone – need we say more? This moving romance follows the high highs and low lows of the pursuit of one’s dreams.

9/10

About A Boy (2002)

The 2002 adaption of the Nick Hornby novel starring Hugh Grant is funny and heartwarming in equal measure. If you love Love Actually and Notting Hill this is a ~must~ watch.

10/10

Roma (2018)

This new semi-autobiographical film from Gravity director Alfonso Cuaron’s set in 1970s Mexico City has already been tipped for an Oscar. Following a limited cinema run, the Netflix Originals film will be available on the streaming service from the 14th December.